Kia Sportage: Engine oil and oil filter
Checking the engine oil level 1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature. 3. Turn the engine off and wait for a few minutes (about 5 minutes) for the oil to return to the oil pan. 4. Pull the dipstick out, wipe it clean, and re-insert it fully.
WARNING - Radiator hose Be very careful not to touch the radiator hose when checking or adding the engine oil as it may be hot enough to burn you.
5. Pull the dipstick out again and check the level. The level should be between F and L.
If it is near or at L, add enough oil to bring the level to F. Do not overfill. For 2.7L gasoline engine, use a funnel to refill the new oil comfortably. Use only the specified engine oil. (Refer to "Recommended lubricants or capacities" in section 8.) Changing the engine oil and filter Have engine oil and filter changed by an Authorized Kia Dealer according to the Maintenance Schedule at the beginning of this section.
Engine compartment
2.0L Gasoline
Engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Brake fluid
reservoir 4. Air cleaner 5. Fuse box 6. Negative battery terminal 7. Radiator cap
8. Positive batt ...
Engine cooling system
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze
coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection
and coolant level at least once ...
See also:
Emergency towing
See page 282 for more information. ...
Checking tire pressure electronically
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 () in the ignition
lock.
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Service menu.
Press the or
button to select Tire Pres ...
Fuel Recommendation
Your vehicle requires regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum rating of 87 pump
octane ((R + M)/2 method). In some areas, the only fuels that are available are
oxygenated fuels. Oxygenated fu ...